Word problem involving fractions and multiplication
Yesterday, of the 120 students in a contest gave their speeches. How many students gave their speeches?
Write answer in simplest form.

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Word problem involving fractions and multiplication
Yesterday,

of the 120 students in a contest gave their speeches. How many students gave their speeches?
Write answer in simplest form.

UpStudy AI · Accepted Answer

1. Determine the fraction of students who gave speeches:  
   $$
   \text{Fraction} = \frac{2}{3}
   $$

2. Multiply the fraction by the total number of students:
   $$
   \frac{2}{3} \times 120 = \frac{2 \times 120}{3}
   $$

3. Simplify the multiplication:
   $$
   \frac{240}{3} = 80
   $$

Thus, $$80$$ students gave their speeches.
80 students gave their speeches.

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